Determining which type of sign to choose for your small business can seem like a confusing and somewhat overwhelming task. When you start researching your options, you’ll quickly find out that you really only have two affordable options – LED signs and/or Neon signs. By understanding more about each type of sign, you can determine which one is best for you and your needs.

Neon signs have fluid light that will look bright in all directions – This can help to attract customers or clients to your business. A neon sign can say a single word like OPEN, RESTAURANT, BAR, BEER or anything else you want customized. Neon signs can feature sculpture shapes like a clock, a fish, a shake, or whatever you imagine. With LED signs you can change the message according to your needs. No need to order several signs when one sign can do it all.

They offer that nostalgic look that has become so popular again recently. Retro style has made a come back. LED signs just cannot offer that same look and feel as neon lights can. This nostalgic look is one that is very popular these days and it can offer you great appeal and a welcome feeling. With LED signs it gives your store a more modern look and keeps you up with the latest technology.

1. They have a very high battery life, which can last up to as much as 100,000 hours.

2. Since Outdoor signs are usually two-lined or multiple-lined, you can design your own graphics and logos. The computer system to which it is connected will enable you to do that.

3. Character sizes are either 11 inch or 22 inch and there are is a provision for using 6 different fonts. They have an internal memory which can store up to 80 different messages and animations.

4. There is different display modes under which a sign operates. The display mode can be pre-set to a specific one or can be changed automatically as well.

5. As mentioned before, these LED signs can store several custom animation themes. Some of the animations we have seen are birthday wishes, fireworks, a champagne bottle exploding, balloons, and many others as well.

6. Some Outdoor LED signs have clocks installed inside them with both the 24-hour and 12-hour formats and a battery life as long as 9 years. There are in-built mechanisms to measure the outdoor temperature as well!